This epic fly-in safari is an amazing opportunity to experience the very best of South Africa's safari destinations, all whilst seamlessly transferring between the parks in a light aircraft, thereby maximising the time for wildlife viewing. There are 3 stops in 3 very diverse private game reserves, 2 bordering the iconic Kruger Park and 1 in the game-rich KwaZulu Natal Province. All the lodges are 5* deluxe lodges with superb service and cuisine. The Kruger's private reserves offer not only one of the most incredible Big 5 wildlife experiences in the world but also exclusive traversing rights on vast tracts of wilderness land.
At both andBeyond Ngala Safari Lodge and andBeyond Kirkmans Kamp you will get up-close wildlife sightings with limited vehicle numbers. You can also travel 'off road' to further enhance your game viewing experience. The same applies at the private Phinda Reserve in KwaZulu Natal. andBeyond Phinda Vlei Lodge is an intimate and romantic safari lodge with a range of exciting adventures such as specialist walking and tracking safaris, a sleep out under the stars, an infrared Night Eye drive, and other participative conservation experiences such as rhino notching or pangolin tagging. The South Africa Fly-In Safari is suitable or all travelers including couples, honeymooners, wildlife enthusiasts, photographers, first-time visitors and repeat visitors.
Starts - Catch your overnight flight from Chicago O'Hare International to Johannesburg OR Tambo International
3 nights - Ngala Safari Lodge, Ngala Private Game Reserve, South Africa
3 nights - Kirkman's Kamp, Sabi Sands, South Africa
3 nights - Phinda Vlei Lodge, Phinda Private Game Reserve, South Africa
Ends - Transfer to Johannesburg OR Tambo International for your international flight home
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South Africa
9 Nights
Safari
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Guide Price
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Includes flights from Chicago O'Hare International
Highlights
See the Big 5 in 3 South African private reserves
Fly-in transfers offers more time on safari
Luxury safari lodges with outstanding guiding
Great diversity of landscapes and exclusive game viewing
Game drives, nature walks, conservation, and community experiences
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Meals as specified
Drinks (excluding premium brands)
All scheduled safari activities offered by the camps or lodges
National Parks and conservation entry fees
All light aircraft transfers as specified
All airstrip transfers
Carbon-offsetting with One Tree Planted
Conservation donation to Save the Rhino
Community projects contribution with Uthando
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Gratuities
Personal travel insurance
Additional activities not offered as scheduled by the accommodation
Visas and visa fees where relevant
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Big 5 Safari
4WD Safari
Birdwatching
Guided Walking Safari
Night Drive
Ocean Safari
Scenic Flights
Conservation Experience
Cultural Experience
Kids Bushcraft
Food Experiences
Photographic Safari
Star Gazing/Star Bed
Wellness/Spa
Enriching encounters
ICONIC WILDLIFE
Whether you want to tick the Big Five off your bucket list or seek out specific safari species, our expert guides reveal the typical wildlife sightings to expect on this sample trip.
Wild Dog
Zebra
Wildebeest
White Rhino
Spotted Hyena
Lion
Leopard
Kudu
Elephant
Crocodile
Cheetah
Buffalo
Black Rhino
Giraffe
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South Africa
9 Nights
Safari
Includes flights from Chicago O'Hare International
Big 5 Safari
4WD Safari
Birdwatching
Guided Walking Safari
Night Drive
Ocean Safari
Scenic Flights
Conservation Experience
Cultural Experience
Kids Bushcraft
Food Experiences
Photographic Safari
Star Gazing/Star Bed
Wellness/Spa
